Engineering Automation auf der Siemens Realize LIVE Europe 2026

Wie verändert Künstliche Intelligenz die Produktentwicklung – und welche Fähigkeiten brauchen Unternehmen, um daraus echten Mehrwert zu schaffen? Darüber sprachen Dr.-Ing. Michael Bitzer von Siemens Digital Industries Software und Prof. Dr.-Ing. Laban Asmar vom Fraunhofer IEM bei ihrer Keynote auf der Siemens Realize LIVE Europe in Amsterdam.

AI-supported programming assistant for the automation industry

Mann codet an einem Schreibtisch

How can developers program programmable logic controllers more efficiently – without transferring sensitive data to the cloud? On behalf of Mitsubishi Electric, the Machine Learning team at Fraunhofer IOSB-INA has developed a specialized AI assistant that generates and validates manufacturer-specific code. The project exemplifies how the transfer approach of the Engineering Automation High-Performance Center solves industrial challenges.

Jowat SE launches company-wide AI strategy with Fraunhofer IEM

The targeted use of AI is no longer just a matter of technological progress. It is becoming a strategic factor. Jowat SE, a leading manufacturer of industrial adhesives, has therefore launched a company-wide AI strategy in collaboration with Fraunhofer IEM. The project shows how companies can leverage their potential and position themselves for the future with a structured approach—in line with the transfer goals of the Engineering Automation High-Performance Center.

Successful appearance at Systems Engineering Day 2025 in Salzburg

The Engineering Automation High-Performance Center was represented at the "Systems Engineering Day" conference in several ways: with its own booth, in tutorial sessions, and as a speaker. Topics such as “Toward a Capability-Based Digital Engineering Target Vision,” “Toward a GenAI Supported Systems Engineering Competency Assessment,” and “Can LLMs Do Model-Based Systems Engineering?” were on the agenda.

Digital Twin Day at the Innovation Campus Lemgo: The digital twin is alive!

Inspiring presentations by top-class experts, practical workshops, and interactive exchange formats on the future-oriented topic of digital twins attracted around 120 internal and external experts to the Innovation Campus Lemgo on October 7, 2025, for the “Digital Twin Day” jointly organized by the OWL University of Applied Sciences and the Fraunhofer IOSB-INA.

Study shows potential of AI in technology and innovation management

Artificial intelligence (AI) has long been more than just a tool for data analysis—it is increasingly becoming a strategic factor in technology and innovation management. A new study shows how companies can use AI to evaluate future technologies in a more targeted manner, automate innovation processes, and make informed decisions.

AI-supported service assistant: Generative AI optimizes support at Klaas Alu-Kranbau

How can technical service be made more efficient as product diversity increases? Together with Klaas Alu-Kranbau, Fraunhofer IEM has developed a digital assistance system that uses generative AI to provide experience-based knowledge in a targeted manner – a project that exemplifies the transfer approach of the Engineering Automation High-Performance Center.